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Science Y3/Y4 – Forces – overview
Week 3
Measuring weight
Spring balances
Week 4
Finding the centre of gravity
Plumb-lines
Week 5
Using and overcoming forces
Week 6
Pushes and pulls
Week 7
Test 1
Week 8
Introducing friction
Friction produces heat and wear
Week 9
Finding safe shoes for different situations
Week 10
Pushes and pulls on a bicycle
Week 11
Overcoming forces
Slopes, rollers and levers
Week 12
Overcoming forces
Wheels, gears and pulleys
Week 13
Test 2
Learning for Life (Fulfilment)
The children will recognise that God made invisible forces as well as the visible things we see around
us. As a result of the study of forces it is hoped that they will appreciate the advantages and
disadvantages of them in our daily lives.
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